About the Company
At Peregrine, were always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector we are always in search of the best talent to place, now.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Tester with extensive experience in designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts from scratch. The ideal candidate has a strong background in automation testing, excellent programming skills (preferably Java), and a broad understanding of multiple testing tools. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our applications through comprehensive automation testing and regression testing efforts.
Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts from scratch.
* Conduct regression, functional, and performance testing of applications.
* Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and business stakeholders to define test requirements.
* Maintain and improve the automation framework and test libraries.
* Analyze test results, report defects, and work with teams to resolve issues.
* Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging automation tools and technologies.
* Mentor junior testers on best practices in automation testing.
Qualifications
* 3+ years of hands-on automation testing experience.
Required Skills
* Strong programming skills in Java; knowledge of other languages (Python, C#, JavaScript) is a plus.
* Proven experience creating automated test scripts from scratch.
* Experience with regression testing and test case maintenance.
* Broad knowledge of automation testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, TestNG, JUnit, Appium, etc.).
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automation tests into the build process.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Preferred Skills
* Experience in Agile/Scrum development environments.
* Knowledge of performance/load testing tools.
* Understanding of API testing and integration testing.
Pay range and compensation package
At Peregrine, we see beyond the immediate and look to the horizon. We build lasting, meaningful partnerships with our clients, and deliver flexible solutions for every resourcing need, both now and in the future. Together, we help our clients to engage, develop and harness the skills they need to achieve and grow the workforce they want. We have a range of benefits you will receive alongside your salary.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Peregrine, were proudly committed to championing diversity and inclusion, with company-wide initiatives to drive greater social mobility and reduce our environmental impact. Our teams represent a huge breadth of cultures, languages, and ethnicities, and over 20 different nationalities. We also employ candidates from a range of educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our partnerships with numerous charities ensure that we can stay well-informed and continue to improve our practices for the future. It reflects in the way we recruit for our clients as we assist them in becoming more diverse.